Liu Jing took out a few ingots of official gold exchanged in the black market of Nanshi and transferred it to everyone and said, "Let's take a look at these ingots of gold and see what's wrong with them?"

Everyone passed on to each other and whispered. At this time, Dong He frowned and said, "Your Highness, this is a fake official gold, and it seems that there is copper mixed in it."

Sima Yi also said: "I have encountered such fake official gold in Jingzhou, but the quality is higher than these ingots of official gold."

Liu Jing nodded and said to everyone: "Not only Jingzhou, but also Chengdu, there are also fake official golds of one or two levels. The problem is here. Our official golds are all one pound and one ingot, and one or two ounces of official golds were cast in the twelve years of Jian'an. I remember that there are only five thousand ingots, mainly used to reward military merits. But now this kind of official golds of one or two levels of official golds are rampant in the market. It is estimated that more than 80% of them are fake official golds. If it is really pure gold, it would be fine. Now there are adulterated official golds. I think there are great hidden dangers here."

Only then did everyone understand that today His Highness the King of Han mentioned three things. In fact, what they really want to talk about is the fake official gold. Jiang Wan stood up and said, "Your Highness, I have investigated the official warehouse two months ago. There are still 2,700 ingots of this kind of small official gold of one or two in the official warehouse. That is, there are only more than 2,000 small gold ingots that are actually circulated on the market. The rest are fake goods, mainly from the gold from the north. Since more than 20 years ago, someone has taken the risk of buying and selling gold and seeking huge profits. We suggest that we strengthen severe crackdowns and that such fake official gold should not be allowed to spread in the market."

Liu Jing picked up a fake official gold, looked carefully for a while, then slowly said: "Have you ever thought about why this kind of gold of one or two is rampant in the market? This shows that the market needs it very much, but we are unable to adapt to the market's needs in time, and the profiteer took advantage of the loopholes."

The ministers looked at each other and finally understood the real intention of the King of Han. The King of Han wanted to promote monetary reform. Fei Guan said in a deep voice: "The current coins circulating in the market are mainly Jiangxia coins and red gold. Red gold is mainly one pound and one ingot, but gold is mainly used to reward military merits. There are not many circulating in the market. Weichen also knows that now, both Jiangxia coins and red gold can no longer meet the demand for goods trade, so private minting of official gold has happened frequently. We also discussed this matter two months ago, but it is a big deal and we must make a decision."

Liu Jing smiled and said, "This kind of official gold of one or two is actually not convenient. First, it is easy to fake, and secondly, it is also troublesome to convert. Hanlu can exchange one pound of gold for ten thousand yuan, but one pound is equal to sixteen taels. How much is one ounce of gold? It is difficult to calculate clearly, so I suggest we issue money."

Speaking of this, Liu Jing took out a gold coin and handed it to everyone, "This is the money brought by the Sogdians. It is very common in Luoyang. It is cast very beautifully because it is small in size and is difficult to adulterate. We can learn this kind of minting. One pound of gold is minted with one hundred coins. This kind of minting is equivalent to one hundred Jiangxia coins. Ten coins can be exchanged for one pound of red gold, which is very convenient to carry. In recent years, we mined mineral deposits and fought in the south and north, and accumulated a large amount of gold. These golds were all sleeping in the official warehouse. Although it was a great fortune, I think it would be better to take it out and circulate it."

Xu Shu said, "But your highness has thought that once such a huge amount of money is launched, we do not have the corresponding material guarantee. This will undoubtedly double the prices in the market. Now it is 60 yuan for rice. After the money appears, it will become 100 yuan for rice. Can the people accept it? In what name is this money launched? Of course, it can be used to reward military merits, but it involves a lot, and we must consider it clearly."

Liu Jing thought for a while and said, "We have to launch 50 million Wuzhu coins every year, which is equivalent to 500,000 yuan. Then we can stop the launch of Wuzhu coins in a year and change it to issuing money. There is also red gold for a year. I believe that everyone will like gold. More importantly, it will be taken to the north by merchants and circulated in the world, bringing us a lot of materials. Now the Wuzhu coins of Cao Cao and Sun Quan are difficult to compete with us. They only have red gold. Once money replaces red gold, then we will control the lifeline of Cao Cao and Sun Quan, which will lay the foundation for us to unify the world."

Liu Jing's words attracted a lot of discussion. At this moment, a guard reported at the door: "Report to Your Highness, General Huo is urgently requesting a meeting!"

Liu Jing knew that Huo Jun came for the fake gold case, so he nodded and said, "Send him in!"

After a moment, Huo Jun walked in quickly. Huo Jun has been promoted to General of the Central Army and served as Sima of the Five Cities, in charge of Chengdu defense and security. He had just received an emergency order from Liu Jing to arrest a group of people who exchanged gold in the black market. Huo Jun knelt down on one knee and saluted Liu Jing, "I am not a good job and see Your Highness!"

"General Huo was exempted from gifts, but came for the case of fake gold in Nanshi?"

"That's right! Under the order of Your Highness, Bei Zhi sent troops to arrest the Jin people in the black market, a total of 118 people, and there were unexpected gains."

“What gains?”

Huo Jun said in a deep voice: "There are eight black market gangs in the Nanshi area. All of them were dropped this time. During the arrest, I found that the gang that traded with Your Highness was actually a spy from Cao's army. The leader's surname was Yang. He was ordered by Cao Pi to use fake gold to disrupt our money system."

The leader named Yang is probably the shopkeeper Yang who exchanged his fake gold in the morning, but at this time he didn't want to see this person again, so Liu Jing smiled and said, "Have General Huo followed the clues and continued to arrest the spies Cao Jun hiding in Chengdu?"

Huo Jun bowed and said, "This is exactly what Bei Zhi wants to ask His Highness for instructions. When interrogating the fake gold case, he has already obtained a clue. The Yellow River Tavern located in the west of the city is most likely to be the intelligence site where Cao Cao was located in Chengdu. Bei Zhi asks for instructions, should I arrest him immediately?"

Liu Jing pondered for a moment and said, "Catching a group of people, and a new group will come. This is not a fundamental solution. Instead of catching a group of people openly, it is better to catch one person secretly. Does General Huo understand what I mean?"

Huo Jun did not react for a moment, and Sima Yi next to him smiled and said, "Your Highness means to fish for big fish with a long line!"

Huo Jun immediately reacted and immediately clasped his fists and said, "I understand!"

Liu Jing also said: "Except for important figures, all the other people who cast official gold medals were severely punished, publicly tried, and publicly executed. This case can be handed over to Chengdu Prefecture to investigate Cao's intelligence matters, and General Huo can assist Military Advisor Pang."

Pang Tong is the chief intelligence officer of the Han army. Pang Tong should be in charge of the matter involving Cao army's intelligence. Huo Jun understood that he bowed and retreated.

A small episode interrupted the discussion about money just now, but Liu Jing's will was already clear, and issuing money is imperative. Liu Jing continued: "I don't want to delay the issuance of money anymore. Yuan Zhi and Gong Yan are responsible for this matter. First, make a detailed plan and prepare a money model. I hope to see the sample money in a month."

The intelligence department of the Han Dynasty belonged to the military and was directly under the control of Liu Jing. It was not until April this year that the Intelligence Department was established. It was divided into six branches, including the Internal Affairs, Jiangdong, Jiaozhou, Hedong, Hebei and Central Plains. Pang Tong served as the Sizhi, with six lieutenants under it, which clearly controlled six branches.

The Intelligence Department is just a private name for the intelligence department by senior officials of the Han army, but its public name is Sili School Guard. The Office is not in the Han Guo Mansion. It is not far from the Han Guo Mansion. It is an inconspicuous mansion with a gate that is small and has no signs. It is closed all day long. After entering the door, you can see the sign of the "Sili School Guard Office" on the screen wall.

Although the Intelligence Department has a small brand and small area, it has great power. It not only collects intelligence from the outside but also secretly monitors officials from the inside. It also has a gold medal in mobilizing troops, and can directly mobilize an army of up to 2,000 people.

Currently, the position of the Sili lieutenant is Pang Tong. In Chengdu, there is only one department of the Interior Affairs Office. The Interior Affairs Officer is Guan Xi, who has just been transferred back to Chengdu. He has more than 30 subordinates, all civilian officers and capable non-commissioned officers selected from the army. On the one hand, they are responsible for sorting out information from various places, and on the other hand, they are responsible for monitoring suspicious people in Chengdu.

In the afternoon, Liu Jing came to the Sili School Office accompanied by Pang Tong. Guan Xi led several major officials to welcome the arrival of His Highness the King of Han at the door, "See Your Highness the King of Han!" Everyone bowed to Liu Jing who walked into the official office together.

Liu Jing smiled and said, "Please exempt everyone!"

He glanced at Guan Xi and asked again: "When did Captain Guan take office?"

Guan Xi bowed and said, "Report to Your Highness, I have been in office for three days."

"Did you come back with Liu Min?" Liu Jing asked with a smile.

"yes!"

Guan Xi felt a little embarrassed and blushed slightly. She quickly changed the matter and introduced several Gongcao and his entrepreneurs to Liu Jing, "This is Gongcao Yang Jin. He finally sorted out the information he saw."

"This is General Zhang Ji, who was originally a capable general under General Zhang Ren, who was responsible for monitoring the spies in Chengdu."

Liu Jing nodded to everyone and praised everyone's work. Then he came to the meeting hall surrounded by everyone. He sat down and asked Guan Xixiao, "I wonder if General Huo has been here?"

Guan Xi hurriedly said: "General Huo arrived an hour ago and sent a lot of materials and a person. He was an important spy installed by Cao's army in Chengdu. Bei Zhi is interrogating him and he has confessed!"

Liu Jing nodded, "Take me to see!"

Guan Xi led Liu Jing to the backyard. There was an underground prison in the backyard, made of bluestone. It was the place where the suspects were interrogated and detained. It was not long before it was opened. There were no prisoners yet. Liu Jing walked down from the underground prison. The light became dim and the air was a little turbid.

They walked directly to the interrogation hall where various criminal detentions were placed. An iron pillar was placed in the middle to bind the prisoners. There were iron chains and shackles on the walls and in the air. Eight burly men with naked upper bodies stood on both sides, with fierce appearances, and a presiding officer.

I saw a man tied up on the iron pillar, thin and small. It was the shopkeeper Yang who Liu Jing met early in the morning. He was not an ordinary businessman, but a spy sent by Cao's army. He was an important figure in the Chengdu intelligence point of Cao's army.

Manager Yang was beaten up very hard. He heard footsteps and raised his head weakly. Seeing many officials who interrogated him coming with a young big shot, he quickly begged: "I have confessed, let me go first!"

Liu Jing waved his hand and said, "Let him go first!"
Chapter completed!